| The State of California follows a set of guidelines, as | | | | Fax #: (805) 922-1403 |
| mandated by OBRA 1987, to ensure the quality of | | | | Cost is $312 ($26/unit) other fees are not included |
| care that CNAs render while doing their jobs in | | | | 12 units in one semester |
| long-term facilities. Laws are implemented throughout | | | | American River College |
| the state for the benefit of the resident or patient as | | | | 4700 College Oak Drive |
| well as for the CNAs. The Department of Health | | | | Sacramento, CA 95841-4217 |
| Services Office is responsible for approving, | | | | Phone #: (916) 484-8011 |
| maintaining, and monitoring qualified CNAs. In California, | | | | - Tuition for: |
| many Long Term Care (LTC) facilities offer a wide | | | | - Resident is $156 ($26/unit) |
| range of work opportunities for CNAs who would like | | | | - Non-resident is $1296 ($216/unit) |
| to experience life in the medical industry. | | | | - International is $1404 ($234/unit) |
| Requirements to work as a CNA in California | | | | - Other fees are not included |
| - Pass both the written and skills portions of the CNA | | | | - Six (6) unit per semester, 63 hours for theory and |
| State Exam | | | | 135 hours for clinical instructions |
| - Physical and mental efficiency in performing the job | | | | Antelope Valley College |
| - A good employment record | | | | Main Campus |
| - Has an active CNA certification | | | | 3041 West Avenue K |
| Salary Average for Certified Nursing Assistant in | | | | Lancaster CA 93536 |
| California | | | | Palmdale Campus |
| - Between $19,991 - $35,647 | | | | 1529 E. Palmdale Blvd |
| - Typically $8.66 - $10.87 per hour (hourly rate will | | | | Palmdale CA |
| increase, based on experience) | | | | Phone #: 661-722-6300 ext. 6402 |
| Training program criteria in California | | | | - Tuition for: |
| California CNA programs must consist of at least 150 | | | | - CA Resident is $130 ($26/unit) |
| training hours (both classroom and clinical instruction). | | | | - Non-resident is $305 (additional $175) |
| Some state-approved training programs may differ | | | | - Other fees are not included |
| when it comes to number of hours in classroom | | | | - Five (5) units per semester and 50 hours for |
| settings and practical training. | | | | classroom instruction and 112 hours for clinical training |
| Applying for Reciprocity in California | | | | Los Angeles Harbor College |
| If an approved CNA moves to California from their | | | | 1111 Figueroa Place |
| home state, they must have an active CNA | | | | Wilmington, CA 90744 |
| certification and good employment record. With this, | | | | CNA Program Coordinator: (310) 233-4360 |
| you may qualify for certification in California without | | | | Application/Information: (310) 233-4447 |
| taking the CNA training evaluation. Then, to be fully | | | | Admission: (310) 233 - 4090 |
| qualified to work in California, you will need to submit | | | | Fax #: (310) 233 - 4662 |
| the required documents. | | | | - Estimated cost is $556 these includes: |
| State Contact Information for CNA Certifications | | | | - Course fee |
| For more detailed information, you may contact them | | | | - Student Health Fee |
| at: | | | | - Associated Student Organization Fee |
| CA Nurse Aide Registry | | | | - Student Representative Fee |
| CNA/HHA/CHT Certification Unit | | | | - Uniform |
| Licensing and Certification Division | | | | - White Nursing Shoes |
| 1615 Capitol Avenue, MS 3301 | | | | - CPR course |
| P.O. Box 997416 | | | | - Malpractice Insurance |
| Sacramento, CA 95899-7416 | | | | - Fingerprint Processing |
| Phone #: 916-327-2445 | | | | - Application Fees to state |
| Fax #: 916-552-8785 | | | | - State Exam |
| List of State-Approved Training Programs: | | | | - CNA Textbook |
| One of the most important requirements to become | | | | - CNA Module |
| CNA is to be trained in state-approved training | | | | - Five (5) units per semester |
| programs. Below are a few training programs in the | | | | Preferred College of Nursing |
| state of California. | | | | Preferred College of Nursing, Bakersfield |
| Allan Hancock College | | | | 1415 18th Street #205 |
| 800 South College Drive | | | | Bakersfield, CA 93301 |
| Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399 | | | | Preferred College of Nursing, W. Covina |
| Phone #: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3384 and 3541 | | | | 421 S. Glendora Ave. |
| (Nursing-CNA Program) | | | | |